Training | Making Sense Of Autism

Your team is doing everything the behavior plan says.
The student is still escalating. Here's why.

Most autism training gives staff more strategies. We help them understand what's actually happening in the moment — so the strategies they already have finally work.

This is probably a fit if your team is saying things like:

"We've tried the behavior plan, and it's not working."
"Staff know the concepts but freeze or default to redirection in the moment."
"We're already doing PBIS — we don't want to throw that out, we want to go deeper."
"Our highest-support students need something PBIS alone doesn't cover."
"Staff are burning out on behaviors that keep repeating."

Meet the developers and trainers...

Sue is a late-diagnosed autistic. She had to teach herself the skills you are teaching your clients and students. Susan is able to explain what comes naturally to you in a way your clients and students will understand.

Susan worked in teh school system as an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Tech Specialist for 30 years. She used that experience along with her personal experience to develop the Neuro-Strengths Based Support for Autism Framework. I grew up trying to 'be like everyone else;' I succeeded in masking but at the cost of never developing a sense of 'self' which led to symptoms of post traumatic stress. When I was finally diagnosed in my early 50’s, I learned that there were other options of how to think and behave, which radically changed my life for the better."

–SUE GOLUBOCK, FOUNDER

Staci Neustadt has gained invaluable insight into autism through the lens of Susan's autistic perspective, which she applies daily with her clients and students. Working in public and private schools for over 15 years, she has learned that what the teacher needs and students needs is a necessary balance for sucess. She empowers others by helping them reframe behaviors they observe and uncover the underlying strengths. Staci is dedicated to guiding parents in recognizing their children's unique abilities and identifying the supports needed to help them achieve their goals in communication, understanding, and social interactions.

–STACI NEUSTADT MS CCC-SLP

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A Different Way to Understand Autism

At Making Sense of Autism, we guide teams in shifting from managing behavior to understanding the brain behind it.

Our trainings are built around the Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism (NSBSA)™ framework, which helps educators and therapists recognize:

• why behaviors happen
• how autistic strengths support learning
• how regulation impacts communication and participation
• how to support students before challenges escalate

When teams understand the “why,”
they can respond with clarity, compassion, and effective support.

"It has worked wonders for (client),
I have more active participation, willingness to try new activities,
and vocalizing his wants."

–SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
TRAINED IN NSBSA

" I am seeing less behaviors and I feel more connected to my students."

-TEACHER

Ready? Two ways to start:

📄 Not ready to talk yet? Download more information here. This provides an overview you can share with your team or bring to a budget conversation.

📅 Ready to explore fit? Book a free 15-minute call, click here — no pitch, just a conversation about what your team is dealing with and whether this is a fit.

FAQ

Common questions from administrators:

How long is a training? Typically 1-2 hours or half-day trainings, with follow-up options available. A series of at least 3 trainings is recommended to sustained implementation.

Is this virtual or in-person? Virtual is available anywhere. Please reach out for in-person requests

Does this replace current practices? No. It builds on the care and teaching that is already present, adding a relational layer your team can use alongside the structures, plans, and systems you already have in place.

What's the cost? Pricing depends on group size and format. Please email info@makingsenseofautism.com with group size, desired length, and location (i.e. zoom/in-person).

Does this count for PD hours / CEUs? PD and PDH certificates are available.

Who should attend? Who should attend? All school staff, not just special education or classroom teachers. Everyone interacting with the students should have the same training: teachers, paraprofessionals, front office, cafeteria and recess staff, admin. Consistency is the point, a student shouldn't get a different response depending on which adult they encounter.

Your team is doing everything the behavior plan says. The student is still escalating. Here's why.